Sabi and Shaka are sisters born to their mother the late Sophia in 2013
Jasiri and Nuru are sisters born to their mother Joy in 2013, they share an enclosure with Sabi and Shaka
The four white lionesses live happily together in a little pride since the loss of the Manzi the male lion who headed up the pride.
These beautiful girls spend most of their time relaxing wherever it's warmest. Be that indoors in winter or outside in the sun during summer
The white colouration of the pride is caused by a genetic mutation called leucism, they are not a different sub-species to African lions, they just happen to be white
This pride demonstrate on a daily basis just how much love there is within a family pride, the bonds between them is clear to see
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The Sanctuary’s white lions were all off-spring of Joy and Sophia, two white lionesses who came to the Sanctuary in 2012 to join Themba – the male resident white lion.
The two sisters both became mothers here at the Sanctuary, and their daughters still live at the Sanctuary and will remain with us.
Imara is the only sibling who does not live as part of the all female pride. She lives as a companion with Kasanga the African lion.
The Timbavati region of the Kruger in South Africa is home to some very bleached sands and grasses, white lions are able to camouflage well enough to hunt and thrive in this environment. In South Africa the tawny coloured lions naturally mix with whites, the white lions are not sub-speciated because of their colour, they are simply a different colour to most of the lions in this isolated area. Sadly white lions are hunted with a much higher price on their head, simply by way of being more unusual making for a much rarer and therefore highly sought after trophy.
The Timbavati region of the Kruger in South Africa is home to some very bleached sands and grasses, white lions are able to camouflage well enough to hunt and thrive in this environment. In South Africa the tawny coloured lions naturally mix with whites, the white lions are not sub-speciated because of their colour, they are simply a different colour to most of the lions in this isolated area. Sadly white lions are hunted with a much higher price on their head, simply by way of being more unusual making for a much rarer and therefore highly sought after trophy.
March 22, 2024
The new series kicks off with a double dose of excitement from the iconic San Diego Zoo and its breathtaking Safari Park in the USA. With over 15,000 animal residents, including Komodo dragons, Galapagos tortoises, and polar bears, get ready to come face to face with nature’s wonders. Join brothers – Aaron, Tyler, and Cam – as they embark on a fact-finding mission
The Big Cat Sanctuary is pleased to announce the newest addition to the family, Kuda, a Sri Lankan Rusty Spotted Cat. Kuda is 5 years old and was born on the 30th of April 2018 at Hamerton Zoo Park. He joined us on Tuesday 13th February after a smooth 3-hour journey from Hamerton.
The London Beach Country Hotel Spa and Golf Club have partnered with The Big Cat Sanctuary for many years and they offer benefits of an excellent charity scheme. The way it works is you are able to enjoy Sunday lunch, cream teas, lunches, dinners and even a round of golf and the full value of the food including the green fees for golf ate donated to The Big Cat Sanctuary as the charity of your choice.
